Vocabulary

  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • at least: As a minimum
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
  • like riding a bike: Skill that is easily remembered after learning it once.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • in the running: Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
  • consist of
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
  • time of your life: An experience that is extremely enjoyable and memorable.
  • check out
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
  • routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • integral: Being an essential part of something; necessary
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
  • tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
  • lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • millennial: Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
  • singular: Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
  • extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
  • hop: Dance party
  • motion: Suggestion at a meeting
  • pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
  • hip: The upper part of Leg
  • grease: Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
  • fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • cascade: Body of water falling from something tall
  • moody: Showing sudden or wide variations in mood
  • widely: To a large degree; over a large range
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
  • lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
  • famous: Excellent
  • topple: To cause a government/leader to be overthrown
  • staircase: Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
  • insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
  • full: Containing all the parts; complete
  • weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • stomp: To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
  • tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
  • warp: Twist or bend in something normally straight
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • loosely: In a relaxed, calm, and free manner
  • jive: To dance the jive (holding one hand and turning)
  • climactic: Consisting of or causing a climax
  • disco: Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • at its peak

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • cascade

      US /kæˈsked/

      UK /kæˈskeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Body of water falling from something tall
      • A series of things that happen quickly one after the other.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fall, flow, or hang down in a large amount
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • chorus

      US /ˈkɔrəs, ˈkor-/

      UK /ˈkɔ:rəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a song that is repeated
      • Something spoken together by many people or birds
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak or sing together at one time
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    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
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    • climactic

      US /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

      UK /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of or causing a climax
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • consist of

      US /kənˈsɪst ʌv/

      UK /kənˈsist ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • disco

      US /ˈdɪsko/

      UK /'dɪskəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
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    • extend

      US /ɪkˈstɛnd/

      UK /ɪkˈstend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
      • To reach from one point to another
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    • fabulous

      US /ˈfæbjələs/

      UK /ˈfæbjələs/

      • Adjective
      • Almost impossible to believe, incredible
      • Almost impossible to believe; mythical.
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    • fever

      US /ˈfivɚ/

      UK /'fi:və(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A high body temperature, indicating illness
      • State of excited emotion or activity
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to have a fever.
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    • flirt

      US /flɚt/

      UK /flɜ:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
      • Noun
      • A person who habitually trifles with the affections of others; a coquette.
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    • follow along

      US /ˈfɑlo əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ˈfɔləu əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To agree to do or act the same as others
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    • from memory

      US /frəm ˈmɛməri/

      UK /frəm ˈmeməri/

      • other
      • Using only your memory without any help or notes.
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    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
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    • grease

      US /ɡris/

      UK /gri:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
      • Thick gel used to lubricate a machine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use grease to lubricate a machine
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hip

      US /hɪp/

      UK /hɪp/

      • Noun
      • The upper part of Leg
      • Adjective
      • Being stylish and popular
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    • hop

      US /hɑp/

      UK /hɒp/

      • Noun
      • Dance party
      • Small jump, often on one foot
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move from one place to another
      • To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
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    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
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    • in a corner

      US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • other
      • In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in the running

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • insensitive

      US /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈsensətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Not responsive to physical touch
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • integral

      US /ˈɪntɪɡrəl, ɪnˈtɛɡrəl/

      UK /ˈɪntɪgrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being an essential part of something; necessary
      • Being an essential part of something.
      • Noun
      • A function whose derivative is a given function.
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    • jive

      US /dʒaɪv/

      UK /dʒaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To dance the jive (holding one hand and turning)
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    • lift

      US /lɪft/

      UK /lɪft/

      • Noun
      • Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
      • Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
      • To move something to higher position
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    • lightning

      US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
      • A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
      • Adjective
      • Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
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    • like riding a bike

      US /laɪk ˈraɪdɪŋ ə baɪk/

      UK /laɪk ˈraɪdɪŋ ə baɪk/

      • other
      • Skill that is easily remembered after learning it once.
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    • loosely

      US /ˈluslɪ/

      UK /ˈlu:sli/

      • Adverb
      • In a relaxed, calm, and free manner
      • In a manner that is not exact or precise
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    • millennial

      US /mɪ'lenɪrl/

      UK /mɪ'lenɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
      • Relating to the millennial generation.
      • Noun
      • A person born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s to early 2000s.
      • A person reaching young adulthood around the year 2000.
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    • motion

      US /ˈmoʃən/

      UK /'məʊʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Suggestion at a meeting
      • A movement; the process of moving
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To communicate by moving your head or hand
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    • nostalgia

      US /nəˈstældʒə/

      UK /nɒˈstældʒə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • phenomenon

      US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/

      UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unusual event, fact that can be studied
      • Interesting or unusual person, group
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    • picks up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To catch a criminal and take to police station
      • To start again where you left off
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
      • Collects someone or something.
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    • pole

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun
      • One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
      • Most northern or most southern point on a planet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move a boat with a stick or pole
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • proceed

      US /proʊˈsi:d/

      UK /prəˈsi:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue to do something; carry on
      • To go forward in a certain direction
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    • pump

      US /pʌmp/

      UK /pʌmp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
      • To make water/other liquid move using a machine
      • Noun
      • A device more moving liquids
      • Light woman's shoe
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    • recite

      US /rɪˈsaɪt/

      UK /rɪˈsaɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak aloud a passage from memory
      • To relate facts or information from memory
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    • reference

      US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/

      UK /'refrəns/

      • Noun
      • A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
      • Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
      • Mention or refer to.
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    • routine

      US /ruˈtin/

      UK /ru:ˈti:n/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done regularly or habitually
      • Always the same; boring through lack of variety
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
      • Series of actions that make up a performance
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    • royal

      US /ˈrɔɪəl/

      UK /'rɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
      • Concerning a king or queen
      • Noun
      • A member of a royal family.
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    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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    • singular

      US /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪŋgjələ(r)/

      • Noun
      • Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
      • Adjective
      • Seeming odd or unusual
      • One of
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    • staircase

      US /ˈstɛrˌkes/

      UK /ˈsteəkeɪs/

      • Noun
      • Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • step to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
      • To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
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    • stomp

      US /stɑ:mp/

      UK /stɒmp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
      • Noun
      • A walk, dance, or movement with heavy steps
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • sweep

      US /swip/

      UK /swi:p/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who cleans chimneys
      • Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean something from a surface with a brush
      • To search a very wide area for something
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • tap

      US /tæp/

      UK /tæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
      • To spy one someone electronically
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
      • Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • tier

      US /tɪr/

      UK /tɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
      • One in a series of levels in a system
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange in tiers.
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    • time of your life

      US /ˈtaɪm əv jʊr ˈlaɪf/

      UK /ˈtaim əv jɔ: ˈlaif/

      • other
      • An experience that is extremely enjoyable and memorable.
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
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    • topple

      US /ˈtɑ:pl/

      UK /ˈtɒpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a government/leader to be overthrown
      • To (cause to) become unstable and fall, e.g. ruler
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fall over from being unstable
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    • visual

      US /ˈvɪʒuəl/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to vision
      • Noun
      • Pictures/images used to help audience understand
      • A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
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    • warp

      US /wɔ:rp/

      UK /wɔ:p/

      • Noun
      • Twist or bend in something normally straight
      • Transitive Verb
      • To influence someone to become bad/do evil thing
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    Top 10 Greatest Dance Moves in Dance Movies

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    林宜悉 posted on 2025/01/31
    Get ready to groove as we count down the most unforgettable dance moves from iconic movie scenes! From the gravity-defying leaps in "Royal Wedding" to the energetic routines in "Flashdance," you'll relive these cinematic moments and maybe even pick up some cool phrases like "sensual and energetic routine" along the way. This is a fantastic watch for any film buff or dance enthusiast looking for some serious inspiration!

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